James L. "Jim" Dean

James L. "Jim" Dean obituary, Kewaskum, WI

James L. "Jim" Dean

James L. "Jim" Dean Obituary

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James L. “Jim” Dean, age 66 years, of Kewaskum passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2025, at his home.

Jim was born on February 20, 1959, in West Bend to Paul and Joan Dean (Miller).

During his youth he enjoyed golfing with his brothers and long-time family friend Rod Donnelly. Jim was also a long-time member of Hon-E-Kor Country Club. Jim was a 1977 graduate of Kewaskum High School and was MVP of the boy’s golf team during his senior year.

Jim worked in the printing industry for many years where he created countless great friendships. Most recently, retiring from Arandall, where he was known to manage sports pool brackets. Jim had a deep faith in Jesus Christ and found peace in reading the Bible. He enjoyed all things sports, especially golf and Nascar, and playing corn hole. Jim also appreciated cinema and music, he was oftentimes found listening to Tom Petty, reviewing the latest movies, and most recently creating suspenseful guitar anthems for the hearing impaired.

Those Jim leaves behind to cherish his memory include his son, Everett (Halle) Dean along with their children, Bria & Brynn Dean; step-daughter, Rebecca (Paul) Nedden along with their children, Waylon & Willie Nedden. Jim’s greatest pleasure was being on the golf course with his son, Everett, and attending his sporting events. Jim was proud of his children and the lives they have built.

Jim is further survived by his siblings, David (Linda) Dean, Denise (Mike) Miketinac, and Marie Dean; nieces, Lauren (Manny) Hernandez and Sienna Dean; as well as many other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brothers, Dan and Gregg Dean.

VISITATION: Jim’s family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service – 215 Forest Ave. – Kewaskum, WI 53040.

SERVICE: A Memorial Service in remembrance of Jim will take place at 12:00 noon on Monday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers please consider making donations to Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum.

The family would like to his neighbors for always checking in on him.

Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Jim’s arrangements. For additional information or to leave an online condolence on the tribute wall, please visit www.myrhum-patten.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service - Kewaskum

215 Forest Avenue, Kewaskum, WI 53040

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